Strange legal move by Manhattan DA Bragg led to Daniel Penny acquittal, experts say: 'Botched'

To say that as a tactical matter, the DA botched their analysis here is an understatement. This case represents a failure of prosecutorial discretion." - Mark Bederow

"I don’t think there was ever a situation in which a jury of 12 Manhattan subway riders was going to convict a US Marine who came to the aid of riders who were being threatened by an unstable man." - Mark Bederow

"The move drew a sharp rebuke from Penny's lawyers, who argued it could 'coerce' the jury into a 'compromise' verdict."

"I've never seen it while a jury is deliberating... this move is not unprecedented, but it is certainly rare." - Former Brooklyn prosecutor

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